The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies 2002 Directed by Keith R. Clarke

Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, this in-depth documentary offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the martial arts film -- from the genre's rebellious beginnings to high-flying modern epics. Jackson takes you through the best moments of 100 movies, including Charlie's Angels and Oscar winner Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Interviews with martial arts film veterans Sammo Hung, John Woo and Ang Lee round out the video.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Languages Cantonese , English , Mandarin
Gnere Documentary
Release Date 1 June 2002
96 mins
Cast
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo Self - Interviewee
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan Self - Interviewee
Steven Seagal
Steven Seagal Self - Interviewee
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui Self - Interviewee
Lau Kar-Leung
Lau Kar-Leung Self - Interviewee
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson Self - Narrator
John Woo
John Woo Self - Interviewee
Mang Hoi
Mang Hoi Self - Interviewee
Corey Yuen Kwai
Corey Yuen Kwai Self - Interviewee
Cheng Pei-Pei
Cheng Pei-Pei Self
David Carradine
David Carradine Self
Ang Lee
Ang Lee Self
Cynthia Rothrock
Cynthia Rothrock Self
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise Self
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee Self - Interviewee (archive footage)
Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis Self - Interviewee (uncredited)
Crew
Director
Keith R. Clarke
Keith R. Clarke
Producers
Joni Levin
Joni Levin
Mike Leeder
Mike Leeder
Composer
Steve Rucker
Steve Rucker
Editor
Jeff Werner
Jeff Werner
Costume Design
Whitney Kyles
Whitney Kyles